Skewers Meaning in English
word · lemma: skewer
Definition
Long, thin sticks used to hold pieces of food together, usually for grilling or cooking over a fire. They can be made of wood or metal.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with grilled foods like kebabs or barbecue. 'Skewers' refer to the sticks themselves but can also mean the food on them. Often found at cookouts, street food stalls, or in recipes like 'chicken skewers.' Singular is 'skewer.' Not used for eating directly like forks.
Example Sentences
We put the meat and vegetables on skewers for the barbecue.
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Be careful—metal skewers can get very hot!
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The recipe says to soak wooden skewers in water before using them.
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Street vendors sell chicken skewers with spicy sauce.
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My favorite thing at the festival was the lamb skewers—so tasty!
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We ran out of skewers, so we had to improvise with chopsticks.
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